IX. CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes of October 20, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes of November 3, 2008 Council Meeting

C. Approval of Resolution R-80-08 - Awarding a Contract for Bond Counsel Services

X. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Ordinance O-5-08 - Amending Chapter 1, "General Provisions", Section 1-6 "Misdemeanor; Municipal Infractions; - Public Hearing/ Eligible for Action

B. Ordinance O-6-08 - Amending Chapter 6, "Elections", t- Public Hearing/ Eligible for Action

XI. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Resolution R-79-08 - Contract Award for Gymnasium Feasibility Study - Public Hearing/ Eligible for Action

B. Budget Policy Guidelines

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT - no written report provided

BRAC ZONES

IX. CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes of October 13, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Resolution R-78-08 - Approving an Amendment to the Approved May 2002 City of Bowie Trails Master Plan Concerning the Old Town Bowie Hiker-Biker Trail System

C. Introduction of Ordinance O-5-08 - Amendment Chapter 1, "General Provisions", Section 1-6 "Misdemeanor; Municipal Infractions; General Penalty; Continuing Violations" Subsection C, Paragraphs (7) and (8) to Conform Paragraph (7) With the Maximum Fine in Paragraph (1) of Subsection C, And to Further Amend Paragraph 8 to Declare Certain Violations of Chapter 6,"Elections" to be Municipal Infractions Unless Otherwise Stated

D. Introduction of Ordinance O-6-08 - Amending Chapter 6, "Elections", to Update the Citation to State Elections Code in Section 6-32; Amending Section 6033 Entitled "Penalties" to Provide That All Penalties, Except for Certain Stated Violations of the Chapter, Shall Be Considered a Municipal Infraction, and Further Amending Section 6-33 to Make It Unlawful to Offer, Accept Or Act On a Bribe, Make a Political Contribution Under a False Name, Coerce an Employee or Fail to Property file More than Two Campaign Finance Reports During an Election Cycle, and Further Amending Section 6-33 Making It a Municipal Infraction Subject to a $500 Fine For Violating Section 6-75 Entitled "Election Reports to be Filed by Treasurer", And Further Amending Section 6-33 Causing an Elected Official, Employee or Candidate to be Disqualified From Office or Employment Upon Being Found Guilty of a Misdemeanor Under the Chapter And Further Amending Section 6-33 to Permit the City to Use Extraordinary Forms of Judicial Relief to Enforce and Correct Violations of the Chapter; Amending Section 6-71 Entitled "Books, Records and Receipts of Treasurer" Requiring that There Must Be a Zero Sum Balance at the Time of the Final Election Report; Amending Section 6-72 Entitled "Contributions Of Candidate" to Delete Subsection C Limiting a Candidate's Own Campaign; Amending Section 6-73 Entitled "Limits of Contributions By Non-Candidates" to Require Review of the contribution Limit After Each Election and to Clarify that Corporations and Certain Other Business Entities Shall Not Contribute to Any Candidate in a City Election; Amending Section 6-75 Entitled "Election Reports to Be Filed by Treasurer" Requiring Certain Monthly Campaign Financial Reports and Final Campaign Financial Report To Be Filed and Accepted During and Immediately After the Election As a Condition to Holding Office, and Further Requiring, the Reports to be Sufficiently Itemized and Thereafter Posted on the City's Website, and Further Amending Section 6-75 to Provide That Any Unpaid Debts Shall be Deemed a Contribution Subjection To Certain Limitations and Further Allowing Certain Reports To be Rejected as Failing to Meet Reporting Guidelines

X. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Position on County Legislation for Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) - Public Hearing/
Eligible for Action

XI. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Education Priorities

B. Detailed Site Plan #DSP-08038, Mills Nissan of Bowie - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

C. Race Track Road Traffic Signal and Road Project - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

A. Approval of Resolution R-77-08 - Accepting Bid Proposal for the Supply and Installation of Replacement Windows at the Public Works Administration Building

B. Approval of Position Re: CB-80-2008 Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Legislation

A. Election Task Force Report

B. Proposed Amendments to City Trails Master Plan (Old Town Bowie Trail System) - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

A. Animal Shelter Proposal

B. Traffic Calming Report (Public Safety Committee)

Bowie Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) Update
(No staff report)

Emergency Preparedness Plan

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes of October 6, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Resolution R-72-08 - Approving the Fourth Amendment to Option to Lease Agreement and Memorandum of Fourth Amendment to Option to lease Agreement Between The City of Bowie and Crown Atlantic Company LLC to Extend the Cellular Equipment Lease At Jericho Park Located Off Jericho Park Road

C. Approval of Resolution R-73-08 - Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirement of Section 61 and Authorizing the CM to Enter Into A contract with Paris Designs, Inc. for consulting and Fabrication Services to Construct a Permanent History Exhibit at the Bowie Railroad Museum

D. Approval of Resolution R-74-08 - Supporting Expansion of the Maryland History Day Participation in Schools in Prince George's County

E. Approval of Resolution R-75-08 - Awarding a Contract for the Repair of Gutters, Slate Shingle Replacements, and New Snow Cleats at the Belair Stables Museum to Citiroof Corp.

F. Approval of Resolution R-76-08 - Accepting Bid Proposal for Four Replacement Doors at the Water Plant

IX. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Resolution R-71-08 - Adopting a Traffic Calming Program - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

X. NEW BUSINESS: no items

City Council Worksession

• Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department - no written report
  
• Old Town Bowie Railroad Avenue Hiker/Biker Trail Update

Special Meeting of the City Council

A. City Hall Generator/HVAC System - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes of September 2, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes of September 15, 2008 Council Meeting

C. Approval of Resolution R-67-08 - Committing the City to Join With the Maryland Municipal League to Participate in Their Geocaching Initiative

D. Approval of Resolution R-68-08 - Accepting Bid Proposal for Vehicle Storage Building

E. Approval of Resolution R-69-08 - Authorizing the Waiving of Bidding Requirements by Two- Thirds Vote to Purchase Property Tax Billing Software

F. Approval of Position Letter Re: Detailed Site Plan (DSP) #07066 - Harmony Place

IX. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Elections Task Force Final Report and Recommendations

X. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Specific Design Plan #SDP-801 - Hall Station Village Center - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

B. Traffic Calming Update - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Resolution R-64-08 – Accepting Bid for the Supply of A Pug Mill to be Used at the Wastewater Treatment Plant

B. Approval of Resolution R-65-08 – Authorizing the Waiving of Bidding Requirements by Two-Thirds Vote to Allow for the Repair of the Motor from Well #5

C. Approval of Position Letter – Supporting Approval of Preliminary Plan of Subdivision #4-08029 for the Development of the Temple of Praise International Church on U.S. 301

D. Approval of Resolution R-66-08 – Granting An Exemption from Sec. 2-70 of the Bowie City Code

OLD BUSINESS:

A. Ordinance O-4-08 - Providing A Supplemental Appropriation for the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009 for the Purpose of Funding the Replacement of a Bucket Truck and Architectural and Engineering Services for the Solid Waste Office Building and Wastewater Treatment Plant Administration Office Addition and Interior Renovation – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

A. Approval of Minutes of August 4, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Proclamation P-13-08 - Declaring the Week of September 17-23, 2008 As Constitution Week in Bowie

C. Approval of Proclamation P-14-08 - Declaring September 15, 2008 As "Got 2B Safe! Child Safety Day" and Recognizing Jessica Beamon For Her Work in Keeping America's Children Safe

D. Approval of Resolution R-50-08 - Approving a Site Lease With Option Between the City of Bowie and T-Mobile Northeast LLC to Install a Monopole and Related Cellular Equipment At The City of Bowie Public Works Facility

E. Approval of Resolution R-55-08 - Accepting Bid Proposals for Personal Computers, Servers And Color Printer

F. Approval of Resolution R-56-08 - Accepting Bid Proposals for Computer Monitors, Client Licenses and Projector

G. Approval of Resolution R-57-08 - Accepting Bid Proposals for Computer Tough Book, Laser Printers, Firewall

H. Approval of Resolution R-58-08 - Amending the January 15, 1993 Lease Between the City of Bowie and Fred Ryder Enterprises To Extend the Lease for Five Years and Modify the Lease Payment Amounts

I. Approval of Resolution R-59-08 - Authorizing Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirements By Two-Thirds Vote in Accordance With Section 61 of the Charter of the City of Bowie Authorizing the City Manager To Enter Into a Contract with Altec Industries, Inc. For the Acquisition of a Bucket Truck

J. Approval of Resolution R-60-08 - Awarding a Contract for the Removal of Existing Lighting and the Installation of New Lighting at the Whitemarsh Park Combination Field to Paul J. Vignola Electric Co., Inc.

K. Approval of Resolution R-61-08 - Authorizing the Waiving of Bidding Requirements By Two- Thirds Vote to Allow for the Razing of the Structure Located at 7927 Orchard Park Way

L. Approval of Resolution R-62-08 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Road Transfer Agreement Providing for the Transfer of the former MD 450 Roadbed, Located Between MD 197 and a Point West of Moylan Drive, and the Transfer of the Gallant Fox Access Road (Former MD 197E) From the State of Maryland to the City of Bowie

M. Approval of Resolution R-63-08 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consent Agreement With the Maryland Department of the Environment Related to Upcoming Improvements to the Bowie Wastewater Treatment Plant

N. Introduction of Ordinance O-4-08 - Providing a Supplemental Appropriation for the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009 for the Purpose of Funding the Replacement Of a Bucket Truck and Architectural and Engineering Services for the Solid Waste Office Building and Wastewater Treatment Plant Administration Office Addition and Interior Renovation

A. Ordinance O-3-08 - Providing Supplemental Appropriation for the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009 for the Purpose of Funding the Replacement of a Senior Center Bus - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

A. City Contracting Practices - Diversity Committee Report

B. Proposed Bowie Area High School - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

 

A. Approval of Minutes of June 16, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes of July 7, 2008 Council Meeting

C. Approval of Resolution R-46-08 - Accepting Bid Proposal for the Pumping, Hauling and Disposal of Sludge, Grit and Debris from Sludge Separator Tanks and Dumpster at the Wastewater Treatment Plant

D. Approval of Resolution R-47-08 - Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirement in Accordance With Section 61 of the Charter of the City of Bowie to Award a Construction Contract to Atlas Track and Tennis to Install a Synthetic Turf Field at Allen Pond Park's Murtagh I Soccer Field

E. Approval of Resolution R-48-08 - Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirements of Section 61 "Purchasing and Contracting" of the Charter of the City of Bowie by a Two Thirds Vote to Allow the Rental of Leaf Collection Trucks and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract With Hertz Equipment Rental in the Amount of $46,200

F. Approval of Resolution R-49-08 - Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirement in Accordance With Section 61 of the City Charter of the City of Bowie Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Contract With Colonial Equipment Company for Acquisition of a Senior Bus

G. Approval of Resolution R-52-08 - Accepting Bid Proposal for Services for Initiation of the Bowie Business Incubator Program

H. Approval of Resolution R-53-08 - Authorizing the Waiving of Bidding Requirements to Allow For the Purchase of An Asphalt Roller

I. Approval of Resolution R-54-08 - Accepting Bid Proposals for the Annual Supply of Chemicals Utilized By the Water Treatment Plant and the Wastewater Treatment Plant

J. Introduction of Ordinance O-3-08 - Providing Supplemental Appropriation for the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009 for the Purpose of Funding the Replacement
Of a Senior Center Van

A. Pointer Ridge Shopping Center - Update

B. Resolution R-51-08 - Adopting a Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan - Public Hearing/ Eligible for Action

C. Detailed Site Plan #07068, Heritage Square Day Care Center - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

D. City Transportation Priority List - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

E. Legislative Priorities - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

MD Route 197 Project Planning Study Update

New City Hall Project Update

7/7/08
Regular Meeting

PRESENTATIONS:

A. Proclamation P-12-08 - Congratulating the Bowie State University Women's Softball Team on Winning the CIAA Championship

B. 2008 Paraprofessional Award

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes of June 2, 2008 Council Meeting

C. Approval of Resolution R-39-08 - Awarding a Contract for Government Relations Representative/Lobbyist

D. Approval of Resolution R-42-09 - Allowing for the Reduction of the Performance Security Guaranteeing Construction of Storm Drain and Appurtenances at Ashleigh Station Under
Permit SD 1-0607

Memorandum and resolution

E. Approval of Resolution R-43-08 - Accepting a Grant From Open Door Housing Fund of Silver Spring, Maryland and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into An Agreement Accepting the
Grant Funds

F. Approval of Resolution R-44-08 - Awarding a Contract for Landscaping Services on Mitchellville Road and Six Storm Water Management Facilities to Sharp's Landscaping for Fiscal Year 2009

G. Approval of Resolution R-45-08 - Accepting Bid Proposal for Hot Mix Resurfacing and Coldmilling

X. OLD BUSINESS:

XI. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Interim Report of the Elections Task Force

B. BGE Tree Program Report - Public Hearing

C. Preliminary Plan #4-08025, Colts Neck - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

D. Prince George's County Water and Sewer Plan Amendment, Walker Pontiac Outparcel A - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes of May 5, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Resolution R-35-08 - Authorizing the Transfer of Certain Amounts in the 2007- 2008 Budget

C. Approval of Resolution R-36-08 - Awarding a Contract to Paint the Exterior of the Belair Mansion and to Perform Window Repairs to Boblits Enterprises

D. Approval of Resolution R-37-08 - Accepting Bid for the Construction of the Pope's Creek Trail See memorandum and resolution.

E. Approval of Resolution R-38-08 - Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirement of Section 61 Of the Charter of the City of Bowie to Award an Engineering Contract to Atlas Track and Tennis to Install a Synthetic Turf Field at Allen Pond's Murtaugh Soccer Field

F. Approval of Resolution R-40-08 - Accepting the Proposal for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Solid Waste Office Building and WWTP Administration Office Addition and
Interior Renovation

G. Approval of Resolution R-41-08 - Adopting the Recommendation of the Bowie Advisory Planning Board to Deny Variance BV-3-08, a Request for a Variance From Section 27-420(a) Of the Prince George's County Zoning Ordinance to Allow an 8-Foot High Fence Along the Rear Lot Line Along Old Chapel Road at 12307 Chalford Lane

H. Approval of Letter Re: City Code and County Zoning Ordinance (Cargo Trailers)

OLD BUSINESS:

A. Emergency Ordinance O-2-08 – Providing Supplemental Appropriations for the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008 for the Purpose of Funding the Purchase of Ecitation Electronic Ticketing Equipment, Renovations to the Bowie Playhouse, And a Study Related to the “Research and Interpretive Development for the Belair-At-Bowie Flight to Freedom” - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Urban Tree Canopy Analysis for Bowie – Public Hearing

B. BGE Task Force Final Report

C. BV-1-08 Oral Argument, 1307 Paddock Lane – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

D. Bowie Business Incubator Program Next Steps

E. Closing Cost Assistance Program – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Resolution R-30-08 – Authorizing the Reimbursement of Funds to the Bowie
Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc.

B. Approval of Resolution R-31-08 – Accepting Bid for the Removal of Structures, Vehicles and Debris at Church Road Park

C. Approval of Resolution R-32-08 – Awarding a Contract to Boblits Enterprises for Renovation And Improvements to the Bowie Playhouse Located at Whitemarsh Park

D. Approval of Proclamation P-11-08 – Honoring Flag Day by the City of Bowie and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge #2309

E. Introduction of Emergency Ordinance O-2-08 – Providing Supplemental Appropriations for the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008 for the Purpose of Funding the Purchase of Ecitation Electronic Ticketing Equipment, Renovations to the Bowie Playhouse, And a Study Related to the “Research and Interpretive Development for the Belair-At-Bowie Flight to Freedom”

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Overview of Cargo Trailer Parking in the City

B. Police Department Update

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes of April 21, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Proclamation P-10-08 – Celebrating Memorial Day 2008, By Honoring Those Whose Lives Were Given in Service to Their Country

C. Approval of Resolution R-29-08 – Adopting the Recommendation of the Bowie Advisory Planning Board to Deny Variance BV-2-08, a Request for a Variance From Section 27- 120.01(C) of the Prince George’s County Zoning Ordinance to Allow a 14-Foot by 19-Foot Parking Area Within the Front Yard at 3005 Belair Drive at Approximately Ten (10) Feet From the Front Lot Line

OLD BUSINESS:

A. Ordinance O-1-08 – Approving and Adopting a Budget for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year
Beginning July 1, 2008 and Ending June 30, 2009 - Adoption

B. Resolution R-21-08 – Adopting a Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2009-2014 – Adoption

NEW BUSINESS:

A. New Bowie Area High School - Discussion of Project Status and Funding Timetable

CONSENT AGENDA

A, Approval of Minutes of April 7, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes of April 14, 2008 Council Meeting

C. Approval of Proclamation P-8-08 – Observing the Week of May 11, 2008 as Police Week in Bowie and May 15, 2008 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day

D. Approval of Proclamation P-9-08 – Proclaiming May 1 Through May 31, 2008 as “Click It Or Ticket Month” in Bowie

E. Approval of Resolution R-27-08 – Extending the Term of the Baltimore Gas and Electric/ Citizen Task Force

F. Approval of Letter to the Prince George's County Council on the Fiscal Year 2009 Proposed Operating Budget and Fiscal 2009 – Fiscal Year 2014 Proposed Capital Improvement Program

G. Approval of Letter re: Naming of Future Bridge – WB&A Trail

OLD BUSINESS

A. Ordinance O-1-08 – Approving and Adopting a Budget for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2008 and Ending June 30, 2009 - Public Hearing

B. Resolution R-21-08 – Adopting a Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2009-2014 – Public Hearing

NEW BUSINESS

A. Hilltop Plaza Shopping Center Development Plan - Update

B. Resolution R-28-08 – Approving Projects for the Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program– Public Hearing/ Eligible for Action

C. City Gymnasium – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

CONSENT

A. Approval of Proclamation P-5-08 – Expressing Gratitude to Daniel Smith, Jr. for His Dedicated Thirty-Five Years of Service to the City

B. Approval of Proclamation P-6-08 - Designating May as "National Bicycle Month"

C. Approval of Proclamation P-7-08 - Designating "Bike to Work Day" in Bowie and the Washington, D.C. Region as Friday, May 16, 2008

D. Approval of Resolution R-22-08 – Awarding the Bid for the 2008 & 2009 4th of July Fireworks Display

E. Approval of Resolution R-23-08 – Accepting the Storm Drain, Streets and Appurtenances Constructed Under Permit SDP 2 0001 at Woodmore Estates Phase 1 and Releasing the Construction Securities Required Therewith

F. Approval of Resolution R-24-08 - Accepting the Storm Drain, Streets and Appurtenances Constructed Under Permit SDP 3 0001 at Woodmore Estates Phase 2 and Releasing the Construction Securities Required Therewith

G. Approval of Resolution R-25-08 - Awarding a Contract for Financial Advisory Services

H. Approval of Resolution R-26-08 – Waiving Bidding Requirements and Accepting Proposal For Repairs to Wells #1 and #2R

OLD BUSINESS

A. Ordinance O-1-08 – Approving and Adopting a Budget for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2008 and Ending June 30, 2009 - Public Hearing

B. Resolution R-21-08 – Adopting a Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2009-2014 – Public Hearing

NEW BUSINESS

A. BGE Communication Plan - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

B. 2008 Legislative Wrap-up – Report

C. Preliminary Subdivision Plan #4-06126 – Hall Station Village Center - Public Hearing/Eligible For Action

D. Community Shred Day – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

E. Huntington Sewer Matter – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

I. Ordinance O-1-08 – Approving and Adopting a Budget for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2008 and Ending June 30, 2009 - Public Hearing

II. Resolution R-21-08 – Adopting a Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2009-2014 – Public Hearing

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes of March 3, 2008 Council Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes of March 17, 2008 Council Meeting

C. Approval of Proclamation P-3-08 – Recognizing April 12, 2008 As Arbor Day in Bowie

D. Approval of Resolution R-18-08 – Waiving the Bidding Requirements of Section 61 of the City Charter to Allow the City to Enter Into a Contract With Maryland State Archives (MSA) for Research and Development Services Based Upon the Sole Source Authorization Provided By
U.S. National Park Service and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement For Those Services

E. Approval of Resolution R-19-08 – Awarding a Contract for Third Party Inspection Services Required in Connection with the Bowie Playhouse Renovations to Independent Consultants & Engineers, Inc.

F. Approval of Resolution R-20-08 – Accepting Bid for the Removal and Replacement of a Roof Mounted HVAC System and the Removal and Replacement of an Acoustical Panel Ceiling System With Lighting at the Wastewater Treatment Plant

NEW BUSINESS

A. City Hall Project Update - Public Hearing/Eligible For Action

B. Detailed Site Plan #DSP-07066 – Harmony Place – Public Hearing/Eligible For Action

C. Preliminary Plan #4-07025 – Glenn Dale Golf Course Active Adult Community – Public Hearing/Eligible For Action

Code Compliance

New Fire/EMS Facility - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action -

No Staff Report

Charter Amendment Resolution CAR-1-08 – Amending Section 23 of the City Charter to Increase the Number of Members Who Serve on the Board of Elections – Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

BGE Meter Issue Follow-up - no staff report